Corpus Christi, TX — April 3, 2025, Armando Bosquez was killed due to a pedestrian versus hit-and-run car accident at about 1:45 p.m. along Interstate Highway 69.

According to authorities, 68-year-old Armando Bosquez was on foot in the area south of Northwest Boulevard on Interstate Highway 69 when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, Bosquez was struck by a vehicle of unknown make or model. He reportedly sustained fatal injuries due to the accident and was declared deceased at the scene. The vehicle allegedly fled the scene, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary

When a person is killed in a hit-and-run on a major highway, the focus often shifts immediately to locating the driver. But for the investigation to have real meaning, it also needs to uncover how the crash happened—not just who fled.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Even in a pedestrian case, especially on a highway, investigators must go beyond the assumption that someone was simply in the wrong place. What was the pedestrian doing in the area? Was there construction, a disabled vehicle, or another reason for them to be on foot? Were there any attempts to avoid the collision? These are questions that can only be answered through careful scene analysis, physical evidence recovery, and review of nearby surveillance or dashcam footage.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
In a hit-and-run, the assumption is that the driver either didn’t see the pedestrian or didn’t stop after the impact. But it’s also worth considering whether the vehicle’s systems failed. Malfunctioning brakes, unresponsive steering, or a non-functioning headlight could prevent a driver from seeing or avoiding a pedestrian—even in daylight. These issues can’t be confirmed unless the vehicle is located and inspected, but that possibility should remain open.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Even without the vehicle identified, there may still be useful digital evidence. Traffic cameras, security systems from nearby businesses, or vehicle dashcams could provide footage of the collision or the fleeing vehicle. Once identified, the vehicle’s event data recorder and GPS history may confirm speed, braking, or whether the driver even attempted to stop. If these sources aren't actively being sought, critical details could be missed.

When a pedestrian is killed and the driver disappears, it’s easy to focus on what’s missing. But the work that matters most is in what can still be found—through evidence, analysis, and asking the right questions.

• Hit-and-run deaths require full reconstruction of both pedestrian presence and driver response.
• A vehicle defect may have contributed to the crash or impaired the driver’s ability to react.
• Surveillance and onboard data can offer the clearest picture—once the vehicle is found.